• Never allow unauthorized or untrained persons to operate lift or rolling jacks.
• Shop Policy should prohibit customers or non-authorized persons from being in shop area while lift is in use.
• Thoroughly train all employees in the use and care of lift and rolling jacks.
• Be Sure no one is standing in front or behind lift while vehicle is being driven onto or backed off the lift.
• DO NOT allow rear tires or portion of vehicle to interfere with ramp/chocks.
• Be Sure front wheel stops are in raised position before driving vehicle onto lift.
• Never allow front wheels to strike the front wheel stops.
• DO NOT permit employees or customers on lift when it is either being raised or lowered.
• Always stand clear of lift when raising or lowering and observe "Pinch Points" Warning.
• Never overload lift: capacity of lift is 18,000 lbs. (9000 lbs. per axle). CAPACITY SHOULD NOT BE EXCEEDED.
• Always engage parking brake and use the rear wheel chocks to keep the vehicle from rolling freely on the runways.
• Always lower lift on locks before working on vehicle.
• Keep area around lift clean of tools, debris, grease, and oil.
• Always keep runways clean.
• Replace all caution, warning, or safety related decals on the lift when unable to read or missing.
• For Rolling Jack Safety Instructions see Rolling Jack Installation, Operation and Maintenance Instructions in the rolling jack box.
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THE OWNER/EMPLOYER:
• Shall ensure that lift operators are qualified and that they are trained in the safe use and operation of the lift using the manufacturer’s operating instructions; ALI/SM01-1, ALI Lifting it Right safety manual; ALI/ST-90 ALI Safety Tips card; ANSI/ALI ALOIM-2000, American National Stan-dard for Automotive Lifts-Safety Requirements for Operation, Inspection and Maintenance; ALI/WL Series, ALI Uniform Warning Label Decals/Placards; and in the case of frame engaging lifts, ALI/LP-GUIDE, Vehicle Lifting Points/Quick Reference Guide for Frame Engaging Lifts.
• Shall establish procedures to periodically inspect the lift in accordance with the lift manufacturer’s instructions or ANSI/ALI ALOIM-2000, Ameri-can National Standard for Automotive Lifts-Safety Requirements for Operation, Inspection and Maintenance; and The Employer Shall ensure that lift inspectors are qualified and that they are adequately trained in the inspection of the lift.
• Shall establish procedures to periodically maintain the lift in accordance with the lift manufacturer’s instructions or ANSI/ALI ALOIM-2000, Ameri-can National Standard for Automotive Lifts-Safety Requirements for Operation, Inspection and Maintenance; and The Employer Shall ensure that lift maintenance personnel are qualified and that they are adequate-ly trained in the maintenance of the lift.
• Shall maintain the periodic inspection and maintenance records recom-mended by the manufacturer or ANSI/ALI ALOIM-2000, American Na-tional Standard for Automotive Lifts-Safety Requirements for Operation, Inspection and Maintenance.
• Shall display the lift manufacturer’s operating instructions; ALI/SM 93-1, ALI Lifting it Right safety manual; ALI/ST-90 ALI Safety Tips card; ANSI/ALI ALOIM-2000, American National Standard for Automotive Lifts-Safe-ty Requirements for Operation, Inspection and Maintenance; and in the case of frame engaging lifts, ALI/LP-GUIDE, Vehicle Lifting Points/Quick Reference Guide for Frame Engaging Lifts; in a conspicuous location in the lift area convenient to the operator.
• Shall provide necessary lockout/tagout means for energy sources per ANSI Z244.1-1982 (R1993), Safety Requirements for the Lockout/Tagout of Energy Sources, before beginning any lift repairs.
• Shall not modify the lift in any manner without the prior written consent of the manufacturer.
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CAUTION
Keep hands clear of yoke ends during lift operation.
Fig. 2
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Fig. 3
Triangular Wheel Stops
Rear Wheel Chock
Fig. 1
WARNING To avoid personal injury and/or property damage, permit only trained personnel to operate lift.
After reviewing these instructions, get familiar with lift controls by running the lift through a few cycles before loading vehicle on lift.
Observe and heed SAFETY and WARNING labels on the lift.
1. Loading: Lift must be fully lowered and no one in service bay while the vehicle is brought on lift.
2. If lift is equipped with rolling jacks, jacks must be fully lowered and the rear jack pushed toward center of lift to provide under car clearance.
3. Drive vehicle onto lift and stop when vehicle's front wheels are centered on turning radius gauges. On lifts not used for wheel alignment, stop vehicle when it is centered on runways. At all times, be sure rear wheels are forward of the ramp/chocks and the ramp/chocks will clear tires when the lift is raised, Fig. 1. Driver and passengers must exit before raising.
4. Place triangular wheel chocks on each side of one of the rear tires, Fig. 1.
5. To Raise Lift: Push the "RAISE" button on the power unit. Release button at desired height, Fig. 2.
6. For Rolling Jack Operating Instructions see Rolling Jack Installation, Operation and Maintenance Instructions in the rolling jack shipping carton.
7. Before Lowering Lift: Be sure no one is in the lift area and that all tools, tool trays, etc. have been removed from under the lift and vehicle.
Latch Release Air Button
LOWERING Handle
RAISE But-ton
WARNING The runways, ramps and connecting yokes at each end of lift are designed to rest on the floor when fully lowered. Observe pinch point warning decals, Fig. 3.
8. Repeat Step 2.
9. To Lower Lift: If lift has been resting on the locking latches, lift must be raised high enough for all four latches to clear the latch plate slots inside the
columns.
10. Actuate the latch release air button on power unit to disengage all four locking latches, Fig. 2. Hold button in until lift has fully lowered.
Note: If button on air valve is released, the latches will automatically reset to the engaged position.
11. Push the lowering handle on the power unit to lower lift, Fig. 2. Lowering speed can be controlled by the force applied to the lowering handle.
12. Observe lift and vehicle to be sure lift is level while being lowered. If not, STOP repeat Steps 10 through 13.
13. Fully lower lift, remove the triangular wheel chocks and check to be sure area is clear before removing vehicle from lift, Fig. 1.
14. If your lift is not operating properly, DO NOT use until adjustments or repairs have been made by qualified lift service personnel.
WARNING Keep hands clear of yoke ends while the lift is being raised or lowered, Fig. 3.
Column
Cable
Yoke End
Sheave
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Sheave
Clevis and Jam Nut
Slack Cable Latch
Locking Latch
Air CylinderSlack Cable Arm Roller
Cable
Replace if Bent
Check For Wear Along This Surface
Wear Areas Of Typical LockingLatch/Slack Cable Device Dog
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONSWARNING If slack cable arm is bent, Fig. 3, replace immediately.
• Weekly: Clean foreign debris from rear wheel slip plates and turning radius gauges by blowing out with shop air. DO NOT GREASE BALL BEARINGS.
• Weekly: Check torque on the column anchor bolts per specifications .
• Monthly: Check equalizer cable tension. Adjust per lift installation instructions. If there are no more threads available for adjustment, replace the cable. Do not use washers to stand off the nut to use previously used threads.
• Monthly: Check level of runway. Adjust per instructions.
• Monthly: Lubricate Guide on each turning radius with a dry film lubricant. Clean and lubricate more often as conditions warrant.
• Semi-Annually: Check fluid level of lift power unit and refill if required. If fluid is required, inspect all fittings, hoses and seals. Repair as required.
• Semi-Annually: Lubricate front wheel stop and ramp/ chock hinge pins.
IMPORTANT Cable adjustment should be checked by a Rotary Authorized Installer after the first 50 loaded lift cycles and after 300 loaded lift cycles.
• For Rolling Jack Maintenance Instructions see Rolling Jack Installation, Operation and Maintenance Instructions in the rolling jack box.
WARNING If you are not completely familiar with automotive lift maintenance procedures, STOP. Contact factory for instructions.
To Avoid Personal Injury, permit only qualified lift service personnel to perform maintenance on this equipment.
• Periodically: Check all column, lift/runway attaching bolts for tightness.
• Always raise lift when cleaning floor area with solvents and/or cleaning compounds.
• Daily: Check cables and sheaves for wear. There is a portion of the right side cables that cannot be viewed except thru the access hole in the middle of the yokes.
Observe for frayed cable strands. Wipe cables with a rag to detect hard to see small broken cable strands. Replace cables showing any broken strands. Replace worn parts as required with genuine Rotary parts.
• Daily: Inspect front wheel stops and ramp/chocks for damage or excessive wear. Replace as required with genuine Rotary parts.
• Daily: Check locking latch operation and reset. Adjust per instructions or repair if required with genuine Rotary parts.
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1. Lower lift onto blocks so that the latches are free to rotate.2. Remove air line from cylinder elbow.3. Remove bolt that holds the cylinder to the
yoke 1 .
AIR CYLINDER REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS
4. Rotate the latch and cylinder assembly until
the clevis pin is above the yoke end 2 .5. Remove the hair pin cotter from the clevis pin.
6. Remove clevis pin 3 .7. Remove cylinder, then do items 1-6 in reverse.
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TROUBLE SHOOTINGTrouble
Motor does not run.
Motor runs but will not raise lift.
Motor runs—raises unloaded lift buwill not raise vehicle.
Lift slowly settles down.
Slow lifting speed or fluid blowing outfiller breather cap.
Lift going up unlevel.
Lift stops short of full rise or chatters.
Anchors will not stay tight.
Lift will not lower.
Remedy
1. Replace blown fuse or reset circuit breaker.
2. Supply correct voltage to motor.3. Repair and insulate all connections.4. Replace switch.5. Replace motor.
1. Repair or replace lowering valve.2. Tighten all suction line fittings.3. Replace suction stub.4. Fill tank with Dexron III ATF.
1. Supply correct voltage to motor.2. Clean lowering valve.3. Replace relief valve cartridge.4. Check vehicle weight and/or bal-
2. Tighten all suction line fittings.3. Reinstall fluid return tube.
1. Adjust slack out of cable.2. Shim lift to level columns (Not to
exceed 1/2" per column). Note: Shim thickness of 2" is possible
by using optional shim kit #FC5393. Contact your authorized Rotary Parts Distributor for ordering infor-mation.
Check fluid level and bleed cylinder If fluid is required inspect all fittings, hoses, and seals. Repair as required. Clean power unit pickup stub filter.
1. Use a fast setting cement to pour into oversize holes and reset an-chors -or- relocate lift using a new bit to drill holes.
2. Break out old concrete and repour new pads for lift.
1. Check air pressure. Air supply to lift should be between: min. 100 p.s.i. and max. 120 p.s.i. Check all lines and fittings for leaks or crimps. Repair or replace as required.
2. Check latches
Cause
1. Check fuse or circuit breaker.
2. Check for correct voltage to motor.3. Inspect all wiring connections.4. Switch burned out.5. Motor windings burned out.
1. Open lowering valve.2. Pump sucking air.3. Suction stub off pump.4. Low fluid level.
1. Motor running on low voltage.2. Trash in lowering valve.3. Improper relief valve adjustment.4. Overloading lift.
1. Trash in check valve seat.2. Trash in lowering valve seat.3. External fluid leaks.
1. Air mixed with fluid.
2. Air mixed with fluid suction.3. Fluid return tube loose. 1. Cables out of adjustment.2. Lift installed on unlevel floor.
Low on fluid.
1. Holes drilled oversize.
2. Concrete floor thickness or holding strength not sufficient.
1. Insufficient air supply to lift.
2. Latches out of adjustment.
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Purpose
This procedure establishes the minimum requirements for the lockout of energy that could cause injury to personnel by the operation of lifts in need of repair or being serviced. All employees shall comply with this procedure.
Responsibility
The responsibility for assuring that this procedure is followed is binding upon all employees and service personnel from outside service companies (i.e., Authorized Rotary Installers, contactors, etc.). All employees shall be instructed in the safety significance of the lockout procedure by the facility owner/manager. Each new or transferred employee along with visiting outside service personnel shall be instructed by the owner/manager (or assigned designee) in the purpose and use of the lockout procedure.
Preparation
Employees authorized to perform lockout shall ensure that the appropriate energy isolating device (i.e., circuit breaker, fuse, disconnect, etc.) is identified for the lift being locked out. Other such devices for other equipment may be located in close proximity of the appropriate energy isolating device. If the identity of the device is in question, see the shop supervisor for resolution. Assure that proper authorization is received prior to performing the lockout procedure.
Sequence of Lockout Procedure
1) Notify all affected employees that a lockout is being performed and the reason for it.2) Unload the subject lift. Shut it down and assure the disconnect switch is “OFF” if one is
provided on the lift.3) The authorized lockout person operates the main energy isolation device removing
power to the subject lift.• If this is a lockable device, the authorized lockout person places the assigned
padlock on the device to prevent its unintentional reactivation. An appropriate tag is applied stating the person’s name, at least 3” x 6” in size, an easily noticeably color, and states not to operate device or remove tag.
• If this device is a non-lockable circuit breaker or fuse, replace with a “dummy” device and tag it appropriately as mentioned above.
4) Attempt to operate lift to assure the lockout is working. Be sure to return any switches to the “OFF” position.
5) The equipment is now locked out and ready for the required maintenance or service.
Restoring Equipment to Service
1) Assure the work on the lift is complete and the area is clear of tools, vehicles, and personnel.
2) At this point, the authorized person can remove the lock (or dummy circuit breaker or fuse) & tag and activate the energy isolating device so that the lift may again be placed into operation.
Rules for Using Lockout Procedure
Use the Lockout Procedure whenever the lift is being repaired or serviced, waiting for repair when current operation could cause possible injury to personnel, or for any other situation when unintentional operation could injure personnel. No attempt shall be made to operate the lift when the energy isolating device is locked out.
LIFT LOCKOUT/TAGOUT PROCEDURE
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OPERATING CONDITIONS
LIFT IS NOT INTENDED FOR OUTDOOR USE AND HAS AN OPERATING AMBIENT TEMPERATURE RANGE OF 41º-104ºF (5º-40ºC).
APPROVED ACCESSORIESItem Capacity Part Number
Air/Electric Utility Box FA915
Air/Electric Utility Box Without FRL FA916
Rolling Jack 9,000 lbs. RJ9000
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NOTES
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NOTES
Trained Operators and Regular Maintenance Ensures Satisfactory Performance of Your Rotary Lift.
Replacement Parts: See installers package for parts breakdown sheet. Order Genuine Rotary replacement parts from your nearest Authorized Parts Distributor.
Maintenance Assistance: Contact your local Rotary distributor.
Should further assistance be required, contact Rotary Lift, at one of the phone numbers listed below.
Rotary World Headquarters2700 Lanier DriveMadison, IN 47250, USAwww.rotarylift.com
North America Contact Information Tech. Support: p 800.445.5438 f 800.578.5438 e [email protected] Sales: p 800.640.5438 f 800.578.5438 e [email protected]
World Wide Contact InformationWorld Headquarters/USA: 1.812.273.1622Canada: 1.905.812.9920European Headquarters/Germany: +49.771.9233.0United Kingdom: +44.178.747.7711Australasia: +60.3.7660.0285Latin America / Caribbean: +54.3488.431.608Middle East / Northern Africa: +49.771.9233.0
